
Atom bank launches ‘Natural Capital’ proposition to unlock housing through habitat creation
This follows a successful initial rollout, where Atom bank provided secured funding for the creation of three Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) habitat banks.

This follows a successful initial rollout, where Atom bank provided secured funding for the creation of three Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) habitat banks.

The bank said the accreditation marks a significant milestone in its environmental, social and governance strategy.

It brings together property attributes, AVM, and risk data in one place, giving lenders a clear view of the properties in their portfolio.

Atom bank’s customer base rose by 19%, lending increased by 29%, and savings deposits went up by 31%.

All teams supported by the community sports fund have been nominated by Gatehouse Bank colleagues and are based in communities local to its colleagues and offices.  Â

Kate Langton, chief people officer at Phoebus, said: “Achieving SBTi approval demonstrates the credibility of our environmental approach."

This figure came from local spend, employment, apprenticeships, and community investment carried out on projects across the UK.Â

Robin Jeffery said: “It was fantastic to see first-hand how the farm is changing lives, and to contribute in a small way to its ongoing work."

The lender said the deal will help people often overlooked by traditional mortgage providers and allow investors to back ESG-focused investments.

The event raised £4,000 on the day, with additional cash and pledges of over £2,500, bringing the total to nearly £7,000 for St Peter’s Hospice.

Membership in the UK passed 100,000 for the first time, with over 7,600 new global enrolments, the highest figure since 2017.Â

The report found that 43% of staff currently hold partner or platinum partner status, representing either five or 10 years’ service.Â
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